The GIA (Gemological Institute of America), a world leader in gem and jewellery education, will conduct complimentary seminars during Jewellery Arabia 2016 from 22 – 26 November 2016 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. GIA representatives will also be available in Meeting Room D, Hall 1 to discuss the Institute’s education opportunities and laboratory services.

GIA experts will offer attendees – ranging from the trade to consumers and connoisseurs – insights into the different aspects of gems and jewellery through daily free to attend 45 minute seminars. As the creator of the famous 4Cs of diamond quality and the 7 Pearl Value FactorsTM, GIA is considered the world’s foremost authority in gemology. Seminar topics include diamond colour on the D-to-Z scale, fluorescence in diamonds, pearl history and its value factors, synthetic diamonds and ruby sources.

“GIA has been the education and laboratory provider for visitors of Jewellery Arabia since 2012,” said Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director of GIA in India and Middle East. “This exhibition provides a great platform to spread awareness about gemological education.”

GIA conducts regular courses in major trade centres throughout the Gulf region including Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The Institute’s courses focus on diamonds, coloured stones, pearls, jewellery design, retail and more. GIA’s intake station in Dubai offers grading services for diamonds, coloured stones and pearls to consumers and members of the trade across the Middle East.

Industry thought leaders will converge in Bahrain from Monday 26 September to discuss the sector outlook and review technological advancements at the largest gathering of downstream oil & gas professionals in the Middle East.

The 10th Middle East Refining and Petrochemicals Conference and Exhibition (Middle East Petrotech 2016) is expected to attract over 3,500 attendees over 4 days who will utilise the event to initiate new business, learn, benchmark and network with associates from across the globe.

Held from 26 – 29 September under the theme Teaming Up for Excellence: Industry, Government and Education, the event takes place under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

The conference has secured an impressive line up of speakers, beginning with a pre-conference forum and the conference opening ceremony on 26 September at the Ritz Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa.

The pre-conference forum will discuss the vital roles of industry, education and government across 3 sessions. Invited speakers include: Professor Jean M.J. Fréchet, Vice President of Research, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; Dr. Jawaher Al-Mudhahki, CEO, the Bahrain National Authority for Qualifications & Quality Assurance of Education and Training; Dr. Roy Blatchford, Advisor on Education Reform, Government of Bahrain; Abdulaziz Al Abdulkarim, VP Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Saudi Aramco; Rebecca Liebert, President & CEO, Honeywell UOP; Jean Sentenac, Chairman and CEO, Axens; Emilio Lozoya Austin, Former CEO, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and Former Advisor to the President of Mexico; Lord David Howell of Guildford, Former UK Minister of Energy and writer on energy issues; and Dr. Ihsan A. Bu-Hulaiga, Principal Consultant, Joatha Business Development Consultants.

Daily keynote sessions led by presidents and CEOs further examining the roles of government, education and industry will also take place.

New for 2016, a series of ‘Meet the Experts’ sessions will provide delegates with the opportunity to meet, consult and learn from recognised authorities on 10 key topics. They include: hydrotreating process, instrumentations and analysers, fired heaters, reforming process, process safety, corrosion, hydrocrackers, rotating equipment, steam traps and FCC.

The packed agenda at Middle East Petrotech 2016 also includes 2 short courses, 2 workshops and the opportunity to sit a Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) Exam prior the conference on 25 September.

The Middle East Petrotech 2016 exhibition of refining and petrochemicals products and services showcases over 100 companies and runs from 27 – 29 September at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. 6,000 sqm is devoted to the latest technologies, new product launches and best industry services in the refining and petrochemicals industry. Regional giants, including Bapco, ADNOC, KNPC, Petro Rabigh, Saudi Aramco, Sadara Chemical Company, SAMREF (Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company), SASREF (Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery), SATORP (Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company) and YASREF (Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company) are taking flagship stands. International service industry majors will also have a strong presence at Middle East Petrotech 2016. A host of specialist companies consolidate this line up.

A strong line up of speakers and an industry enriching 4-day programme of events have been revealed for the 10th Middle East Refining & Petrochemicals Conference and Exhibition (Middle East Petrotech 2016).

More than 3,500 refining and petrochemicals industry professionals from 30+ countries will converge in Bahrain from 26 – 29 September 2016 to network, learn and shape the future at the largest downstream oil event in the Middle East.

The Middle East Petrotech 2016 conference takes place under the theme ‘Teaming Up for Excellence: Industry, Government and Education.’ In challenging times for the energy sector in light of low oil prices, the Middle East Petrotech 2016 Chairman and President and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum International Bakheet Al-Rashidi says the event is a bright spot for the region and the industry alike, and an important opportunity to convene as it looks to the future.

“The conference theme ‘Teaming Up for Excellence: Industry, Government and Education’ is focused on the symbiosis between downstream oil professionals, government officials and those active in the education and training fields. Synergy between these sectors will lead to the advancement of the downstream industries through the maximisation and exploitation of resources, implementation of best practices and benchmarking utilisation,” Al-Rashidi said.

“Understanding the latest developments and trends in the global economy and future shifts in market dynamics is of vital importance. Top management and economists will discuss possible ways forward in an uncertain world at Middle East Petrotech 2016,” he continued.

Optimising the best return on assets will also be a focus of the conference, through energy conservation, new tools for the successful completion of projects, operational excellence and encouraging a culture of reliability and efficient turnaround maintenance.

Health, Safety and Environment will be showcased in a bid to encourage the creation of a culture of plant safety and environmental practices to help ensure a safer and healthier future for future generations.

The conference has secured an impressive line up of speakers, beginning with a pre-conference forum and the conference opening ceremony on 26 September at the Ritz Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa.

Daily keynote sessions led by presidents and CEOs further examining the roles of government, education and industry will also take place.

New for 2016, a series of ‘Meet the Experts’ sessions will provide delegates with the opportunity to meet, consult and learn from recognised authorities on 10 key topics. They include: hydrotreating process, instrumentations and analysers, fired heaters, reforming process, process safety, corrosion, hydrocrackers, rotating equipment, steam traps and FCC.

The packed agenda at Middle East Petrotech 2016 also includes 2 short courses, 2 workshops and the opportunity to sit a Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) Exam prior the conference on 25 September.

The Middle East Petrotech 2016 exhibition of refining and petrochemicals products and services showcases over 120 exhibitors and runs from 27 – 29 September at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. 6,000 sqm is devoted to the latest technologies, new product launches and best industry services in the refining and petrochemicals industry. Regional giants, including Bapco, ADNOC, KNPC, Petro Rabigh, Saudi Aramco, Sadara Chemical Company, SAMREF (Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company), SASREF (Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery), SATORP (Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company) and YASREF (Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company) are taking flagship stands. International service industry majors will also have a strong presence at Middle East Petrotech 2016. A host of specialist companies and national pavilions from Canada and Egypt consolidate this line up.

A record number of paper submissions have been received for the 10th Middle East Refining & Petrochemicals Conference and Exhibition (Middle East Petrotech 2016) taking place from 26–29 September 2016 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Plans for a content-rich 4 day conference are underway as the leading downstream event in the Middle East region celebrates its 10th edition. Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the event is organised by a committee of industry experts chaired by KPC and Saudi Aramco and Arabian Exhibition Management .

The conference committee received 340 submissions from 111 organisations and 24 countries, marking an increase of 70% on the previous edition of Petrotech in 2014. 63 papers have been selected by the committee to present during 21 technical sessions covering topics on operational excellence, reliability & integrity, project challenges, energy management, HSE, smart plants, market intelligence, catalyst management and people advancement.

A key highlight of the conference programme, the executive plenary session, will involve leading industry figures discussing the theme “Economic Downturn and Its Effect on the Oil Downstream Industry”. Petrotech 2016 also offers 3 plenary sessions and 10 panel sessions discussing important matters relevant to today’s industry.

An enriching programme of pre-conference events including short courses and workshops are scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 September.

A three-day exhibition of oil and gas products and services will run parallel to the conference from 27 – 29 September. Set to feature over 100 exhibitors from 20 countries, the exhibition covers all areas of the downstream industry.

For further information, or to register to attend Middle East Petrotech 2016 visit www.mepetrotech.com

A record number of paper submissions have been received for the 20th Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference (MEOS 2017) taking place from 6–9 March 2017 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Plans for a content-rich 4 day conference are underway as the largest and best attended technical event in the Middle East region celebrates its 20th anniversary. Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the event is organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and Arabian Exhibition Management (AEM).

The conference committee received over 1,700 submissions from 159 organisations and 51 countries, marking an increase of 35% from the previous edition of MEOS in 2015. 389 papers have been selected by the committee to present during 50 technical sessions covering topics on reservoir, production and facilities, exploration and appraisal, drilling and completions, project management, human resources, business models, and HSSE.

The conference co-chairman and Saudi Aramco’s chief petroleum engineer, Nabeel Alafaleg, said “We are thrilled to witness a new record high in submissions of high quality abstracts for MEOS 2017. This achievement solidifies the leading stature of MEOS as the oldest and most prestigious conference and exhibition in the region hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain. I am confident that MEOS 2017 will surpass expectations of participants and attendees, offering high quality technical programmes, distinguished speakers, expert panelists and showcasing cutting-edge technology in the oil and gas industry.”

A key highlight of the conference programme, the executive plenary session, will involve leading industry figures discussing the conference theme “Transforming the Industry Through Innovation and Operational Excellence”. MEOS also offers six panel sessions discussing important matters relevant to today’s industry: The Importance of Technology in the Current Environment, Localisation of the Industry, Challenges and Rewards, Value of Operational Excellence, Cyber Security: What is Our Understanding of a True Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security and How Do We Apply It?, Energy Economics: What’s Next?, Academic/Vocational and Industry Collaboration: Are We Doing Enough?.

A three-day exhibition of oil and gas products and services will run parallel to the conference from 7–9 March. Set to feature over 200 exhibitors from 30 countries, the exhibition covers all areas of the upstream industry; including exploration, development, production, transportation, and processing of oil and natural gas.

“The last edition of MEOS in 2015 attracted over 8,000 oil and gas professionals. In 2017, MEOS will continue to provide the unique opportunity of sharing experiences and knowledge with the regional and global oil and gas community, and to be part of an ongoing transformation of our industry to meet current and future world energy,” said Faisal Al-Nughaimish, 2017 MEOS conference programme co-chairman and manager at the gas drilling engineering department in Saudi Aramco.

The 20th Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference (MEOS 2017) returns from 6–9 March 2017 to the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain. Organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and Arabian Exhibition Management (AEM), MEOS continues to be a premier platform for sharing E&P knowledge and expertise in the region.

SPE as conference organiser, in collaboration with a programme committee of regional and international representatives, is soliciting high quality technical papers under the theme ‘Transforming the Industry Through Innovation and Operational Excellence’. Over 1,100 proposals from 114 organisations and 47 countries have been received to date. Paper submissions are being accepted online until an extended deadline of 22 May 2016.

“We as an industry are entering a new age of transformation through innovative ways of finding and developing reserves. Operators and service companies are identifying opportunities to do more with less through operational excellence while evaluating the financial outcome of their significant investment. This conference will reflect on the importance of industry transformation, and will address it from many perspectives through panels with invited industry leaders, presentations and open discussions,” said Michael Bittar, 2017 MEOS conference programme co-chairman and Senior Director at Halliburton.

A three-day exhibition of oil and gas products and services will run parallel to the conference from 7–9 March. Set to feature over 200 exhibitors from 30 countries, the exhibition covers all areas of the upstream industry; including exploration, development, production, transportation, and processing of oil and natural gas.

“The last edition of MEOS in 2015 attracted over 8,000 oil and gas professionals. In 2017, MEOS will continue to provide the unique opportunity of sharing experiences and knowledge with the regional and global oil and gas community, and to be part of an ongoing transformation of our industry to meet current and future world energy,” said Faisal Al-Nughaimish, 2017 MEOS conference programme co-chairman and Manager at Saudi Aramco.

The inaugural edition of Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 was successfully held from 23 – 26 April 2016 at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait. The glittering event was attended by 3,555 visitors from 26 countries.

Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 featured 64 exhibitors from 17 nations. Highlights from the four-day showcase included an assortment of contemporary creations, intricate sets and limited edition collections from international and regional brands such as Chatila, Damiani, Scavia, Hueb, Roberto Coin, Pomellato, Suzanne Kalan, Charles Oudin, Mattar Jewelers and Habiba Jewellery amongst others. Participants also included a number of exciting new companies making their first appearance in Kuwait and high profile Kuwaiti retailers.

Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Homoud Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, who performed the official opening ceremony. Sheikh Salman lauded the exhibition as a welcome addition to Kuwait’s exhibition calendar, and commended Kuwait-Bahrain ties.

Commenting on Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016, Arabian Exhibition Management’s director of sales and marketing Fawzi Al Shehabi said, “We were delighted to bring the Jewellery Arabia brand to Kuwait – one of the world’s major capitals of luxury – and it’s refined consumers. The exhibition proved to be a successful platform for prestigious players to connect with sophisticated buyers. We look forward to returning in 2017.”

The next edition of Jewellery Arabia Kuwait is set to take place from 22 – 25 April 2017 in Kuwait.

Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016, Kuwait’s premier international jewellery and watch exhibition, will be officially inaugurated under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Homoud Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs in Kuwait at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa on Saturday 23 April 2016. The exhibition runs until Tuesday 26 April 2016.

A spectacular range of designer jewellery and luxury watches will go on sale to the public from over 60 exhibitors from 17 countries. The four-day show will feature high-end international brands, independent designers, retailers and manufacturers from across the globe. Participants also include a number of exciting new companies making their first appearance in Kuwait.

The show is expected to attract thousands of visitors from Kuwait, including some of the Middle East’s most influential arbiters of style. Fashion icons and bloggers Ascia Al Faraj and Noha Nabil, known online as Ascia AKF and Nohastyleicon, will visit the show on 23 and 24 April and dazzle fans with their views and designer picks at Kuwait’s newest and most exclusive jewellery and watch event.

Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 is the first exhibition in a planned annual series of events for the Kuwait jewellery and watch market, organised by Allworld Exhibition’s member Arabian Exhibition Management, who have 25 years of experience of hosting the Middle East’s largest and most prestigious jewellery event ‘Jewellery Arabia’ in Bahrain.

“Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 is a world-class showcase for high-end jewellers, designers and brands set in a luxury environment. Jewellery and watch connoisseurs will discover the very latest collections, one-of-a-kind pieces and new to market designers exclusively at the exhibition. The exhibition is an essential buying event for all luxury aficionados and we are delighted to bring the ‘Jewellery Arabia’ brand to the sophisticated market of Kuwait,” said Arabian Exhibition Management’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Fawzi Al Shehabi.

Jewellery Arabia Kuwait will provide an inspirational international showcase for innovative brands and designers across every category of the fine jewellery and watch industry, Al Shehabi continued.

The exhibition will also showcase some of the very best Kuwaiti talent. High profile Kuwait participants include Al Ostoura, Habiba Jewels, Octium and Yeprem Jewellery.

Internationally, some of the fine and designer jewellery brands showing for the first time at Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 include Hueb from Brazil; Charles Oudin and Brigitte Ermel from France; Hans D Krieger, Schreiner Fine Jewellery and Heinz Mayer from Germany; Alle Lucian, FerrariFirenze, Gorgoglione and Scavia from Italy; Chatila from Switzerland; Amrapali from the UK and Suzanne Kalan from the USA.

Further international creativity and quality can be found from high-end designers and manufacturers with celebrity followings from Bahrain, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Lebanon and the UAE.

Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 is open free of charge to the general public. The exhibition will open daily from 4 pm to 11 pm from 23 – 26 April. For further information visit: www.jewelleryarabia.com.kw

The inaugural Jewellery Arabia Kuwait exhibition will take place from 23 – 26 April 2016 at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Homoud Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs in Kuwait.

Organised by Allworld Exhibition’s member Arabian Exhibition Management, who have 25 years of experience of hosting the Middle East’s largest and most prestigious jewellery event ‘Jewellery Arabia’ in Bahrain, Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 offers a world-class showcase for over 60 high-end jewellers, designers and brands from over 17 countries. A huge range of designer jewellery, luxury timepieces and exclusive collections from around the globe will go on sale across 4 spectacular days.

“Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting new companies making their first appearance in Kuwait at the show, exclusive previews and limited edition pieces from well-established high profile brands. Connoisseurs will also discover a wealth of inspiring jewellery and watch trends and one-of-a-kind design pieces. We are looking forward in all confidence to an outstanding event,” said Arabian Exhibition Management’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Fawzi Al Shehabi.

Jewellery Arabia Kuwait will provide an inspirational international showcase for innovative brands and designers across every category, including the most impressive line-up of fine jewellery found at any exhibition in the sophisticated market of Kuwait, Fawzi Al Shehabi continued.

Designed as a luxurious environment for the very best in quality craftsmanship and design, Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 will also unveil one of the best showcases for Kuwaiti talent. High profile Kuwait participants include Al Ostoura, Habiba Jewels, Octium and Yeprem Jewellery.

Internationally, some of the fine and designer jewellery brands showing for the first time at Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 include Goldesign from Brazil; Charles Oudin, Brigitte Ermel and Dior from France; Hans D Krieger, Schreiner Fine Jewellery and Heinz Mayer from Germany; Alle Lucian, Ferrari Firenze and Scavia from Italy; Chatila from Switzerland; Amrapali, Fabergé and Garrard from the UK and Suzanne Kalan from the USA.

Further international creativity and quality can be found from high-end designers and manufacturers from Bahrain, Hong Kong, India and Lebanon.

Jewellery Arabia Kuwait 2016 is open free of charge to the general public. The exhibition will open daily from 4 pm to 11 pm from 23 – 26 April. For further information visit: www.jewelleryarabia.com.kw

Petroleum industry professionals and geoscientists from 50+ countries will converge at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre on Monday 7 March for the conference opening session of the 12th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (GEO 2016).The associated 6,000 square metre exhibition of oil and gas exploration products and services will open in a separate ceremony on Tuesday 8 March under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Bahrain His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

The conference ceremony and plenary session on 7 March assembles a panel of high ranking industry figures who will deliver their own perspective on this year’s theme ‘Today’s Geoscience, Tomorrow’s Energy.’

“GEO has always sought to ensure its content and discussions are focused on key issues and challenges for the geoscience community, while placing them firmly in the context of the prevailing business environment. The on-going level of commodity prices makes this more vital than ever. Our theme ‘Today’s Geosciences, Tomorrow’s Energy’ underlines the importance of geoscience in meeting not just the immediate technical challenges that lie ahead of us, but also in delivering the growing demand for energy in a cost-effective and efficient manner,” said GEO 2016 Chairman and Mubadala Petroleum Chief Executive Officer Musabbeh Al Kaabi.

“As always, GEO 2016 will be attended by decision makers, senior executives and top notch scientists and engineers from across the industry providing international networking and educational opportunities that will enrich our career and professional development. This will indeed be the most productive and strategic time that one can spend away from his office in 2016,” Bakhorji said.

More than 200 technical presentations and 120+ poster presentations designed to share the knowledge and experience of managing, operating and supplying companies will follow over the subsequent 3 days of the conference. Topics include human resources, advances in technologies, petrophysics, geological studies and hydrocarbon exploration in addition to special sessions.

GEO 2016 will also offer 5 panel sessions led by presidents, vice presidents, CEOs and managers of key players in the industry such as BP, ExxonMobil, Halliburton, IHS, Mubadala Development Company, Petroleum Development Oman, Schlumberger, Shell and Total amongst others. These topical sessions will cover long term strategies in unpredictable markets, emerging IT trends, integrated technologies, unconventional resources in the region and industry-academia collaboration.

New additions to the 2016 agenda include a special session entitled ‘Women’s Growing Role in the Energy Industry’ led by top female industry professionals.

GEO 2016 also includes a robust programme of activities for young professionals and students representing 18 universities.

Robert Kuchinski, President of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Middle East Region and Senior Technical Adviser for formation evaluation in the Middle East / Africa Region for Weatherford, is planning to attend GEO for the fifth time. Describing GEO as “the premier geoscience conference in the region,” he said the event offers numerous benefits to attendees.

“The technical programme is rich and varied. It is a good place to meet geoscientists working in the Middle East and to expand your knowledge on geosciences and the Middle East oil and gas industry,” he said.

Kuchinski cites the importance of participation from throughout the region and the world at GEO, noting that energy professionals from abroad have much to learn from colleagues in the region.

“The Middle East contains the world’s largest oil and gas reservoirs distributed throughout many unique, interesting and dynamic countries. These oil and gas deposits are being developed by NOCs that are committed to producing as much oil and gas as they can, using the most advanced technology and sophisticated techniques possible,” Kuchinski said.

“As much of this technology and techniques are adapted from other parts of the world, a geoscientist in the Middle East gets exposure and learning opportunities from people all over the world,” he said.

The parallel exhibition will cater to industry operators, service providers, academia and technology solution providers to share latest breakthroughs and solution-oriented innovations for everyday technical challenges. More than 130 companies from 20+ countries will be in attendance from 8 – 10 March.

Serving all areas of the oil and gas exploration industry, principal participants include national oil companies, international oil companies, suppliers, service providers and country pavilions from Egypt, North America and the UK.

“With a rich technical programme and a comprehensive exhibition, companies and delegates alike can utilise GEO 2016 to learn, forge trading relationships, share expertise and knowledge, and create new technologies. Since this event first took place in 1994, it has played a significant role in the development and growth of the industry and oil and gas resources in the Middle East,” said Arabian Exhibition Management’s Director of Sales and Marketing Fawzi Al Shehabi.

For further information, or to register to attend GEO 2016 visit www.geo2016.com